SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Lehighton’s players stopped to look at the boys’ soccer banners hanging on the chain-link fence entering Schuylkill Haven’s Rotary Field before an Aug. 25 scrimmage with the Hurricanes.
The combination of Schuylkill League and District 11 titles showcased on the walkway into the stadium would’ve seemed a mere dream for the Indians only a few years ago, when the side frequented the bottom of the now-defunct Mountain Valley Conference.
Not anymore.
Lehighton’s inaugural season in the Schuylkill League last year transformed from a scouting party aimed at learning more about its new opponents to a championship run, defeating Blue Mountain 2-1 in overtime for the league title to give the Indians a banner of their own.
It’s a turnaround that has Lehighton in an unfamiliar position among the league favorites.
“In the MVC, we were always at the bottom of the table. It was such a drastic change,” Indians senior midfielder Zach Christoff said. “But we’re hoping to repeat it this year. A lot of seniors are moving on this year and we want to make it a great season. A lot of these guys have been playing together since age 9.”
And a lot of those guys can fill the net.
Lehighton’s Joe Marks was the league’s leading scorer in 2014 with 25 goals and 19 assists. Christoff was second with 18 goals and 19 assists. Dan Baka was ninth with 13 goals and 13 assists. Republican-Herald All-Area Rookie of the Year Frank Bokan put in 13 goals, including the overtime winner in the league title game. The Indians also bring back their fifth- and sixth-leading scorers in Pat Lawler and Ben Cordova.
As if that wasn’t enough, they also return vocal junior goalkeeper Tyler Dietz, who was tied for the league lead in shutouts last year.
But none of that changes coach Dave Yob’s outlook on the approaching season.
“We’re still, I view it, the new kids on the block,” he said. “We were fortunate last year to end up with the championship. I know just because of that we’ll have the target on our back. We have to bring our A-game every time we step on the field, but I wouldn’t expect anything less from us.”
Let’s break down the divisions:
Division I
Most teams — even league favorites — have a weakness. Lehighton knows its is on defense.
The Indians do bring back big senior defender Josh Knappenberger but graduated Chris Lawler and Craig Serfass — both of whom received accolades last season.
“We might have a few 9-7 games,” Yob said with a laugh. “We’ve got a couple new people on defense we’re trying to break in. ... We’ve got two all-league defenders gone and we’ve got to replace them. And it’s probably going to be with young kids in both places.”
Blue Mountain knows a thing or two about turnover. Only in this case, the defending Division I champion Eagles have more than usual.
A star-studded 2014 senior class highlighted by All-Area Player of the Year Fritz Miller has left a depleted midfield and back line in Orwigsburg. The only true returning starters are forwards Cam Greenawalt and Jonathan Benner, goalkeeper Aaron Albertini and defender Angus Fortune, who will move up to center midfield this season.
Still, the Eagles look primed for yet another Schuylkill League playoff run.
“We’re not going to be like last year, but we’re playing half-decent,” Blue Mountain coach Rob Burcik said. “I’m a lot happier right now than I thought I’d be.”
The players that provided Blue Mountain depth last season will be taking over well-earned starting spots this year. Scott Cox, Ryan Brooks, Ian Leiby and Mitch Yeakley got significant time off the bench last year playing behind four seniors and will take over key midfield positions.
An inexperienced back line will play in front of Albertini, who developed into one of the league’s best between the woodwork during the course of last season after working with assistant coach Josh Ott.
While defending its division title would be nice, Blue Mountain knows the real prize lies beyond.
“Winning your division isn’t any good if you don’t win the league,” Burcik said.
That’s something the Eagles know well after last year. But they’re not the only ones gunning for a spot in the postseason.
Pottsville brings back a solid core from last year’s side, most notably senior midfielder Jake DiCello and junior ball magician Fernando Rivera.
The Crimson Tide’s biggest graduation losses come in the form of Tyler Wright, a 20-goal scorer last season, midfield leader Shea Golden and goalkeeper Kyle Brennan, all of whom appeared on the All-Area team last year.
But back are familiar names across the pitch — Eli Wood, Cole Demcher, Brandon Daubert, Jake Horning and others. Perhaps the most attention, though, will fall to sophomore goalkeeper Tobias Serrian, who had an excellent preseason ahead of his first real varsity action.
The Crimson Tide were neck-and-neck with Pine Grove in the divisional standings last year, but might have more of an advantage on the Cardinals this time around.
Junior forwards Cameron Shollenberger, who tallied 11 goals in 2014, and Michael Elo impressed last season for Pine Grove. But the Cardinals’ losses can’t be hidden, most notably All-State nomination and All-Area first-team defender Marcus Brown.
Jim Thorpe may use that as an opportunity to bump up to the top half of Division I. The Olympians have big numbers and quality returnees in senior midfielder Luke Morris, senior goalkeeper Carter Rodriguez and junior forward Cody Geiser.
Greg Sheeler takes over at Tamaqua after previously serving as an assistant in the program. The Blue Raiders will have a big sophomore class from which to choose replacements for graduated goal poachers Josh Delp and Roberto Borrero.
Trying to fill that void will likely be senior Robert Stidham and juniors Tyler Hollenbach and Riley McHugh. Having senior defender Thorn Devlin and junior goalkeeper Hunter Banavage back will help keep the Raiders afloat.
North Schuylkill should add a couple wins to its record following an 0-18 season last year, but the important thing for the Spartans will be keeping scoring threats Corey Reinoehl and Liam Wolfe healthy.
Division II
Take a quick glance at Schuylkill Haven’s 2015 roster and the differences are glaring.
Last year’s 12 seniors who contributed heavily to the Hurricanes’ success during their careers have graduated. While another large senior class takes over, there is a noticeable drop-off in underclassmen.
Still, in Schuylkill Haven, even a small team is a championship contender.
“Our numbers are lower than any other time they’ve been in the last 10 years,” coach Vanco Georgevic said. “But we have some players that have seen quite a bit of action in the past.”
Among them are Dawson Evitts and Owen Pothering up front, Blake Handling in the middle and David Chesakis and Collin Bartol on the back line, just to name a few.
Georgevic also said sophomores Ben Connors, Jake Romberger and Brendan Clauser and exchange student Roberto Uribe Xacur impressed in preseason.
Cole Handling is moving from a field position to goalkeeper, a decision he made during the offseason after working with a goalkeeper coach. He’ll start the season in goal taking over for graduated Brad Fryer, with senior David Zimmerman potentially seeing time if Handling needs to move into the field.
“Ultimately, when the first game comes around, we’ll be ready,” Georgevic said.
Which is good, because Nativity will be a Hurricane hunter again this year.
The Hilltoppers return many of their playmakers from last season’s historical run to the league and district semifinals. Back in the field are Ricardo Chagolla, Alvaro Mendez, Ayden Adams, Junior Menjivar and Cristian Vazquez. Also back is senior goalkeeper Eric Nelson.
But the Hilltoppers lost key pieces on the back line in All-Area first-teamer Cullen Hoppel, Sean Greco, exchange student Yu Yamahara and Jacob Parobek, who often played in a deep midfield role.
Last season’s All-Area Coach of the Year Matt Hamilton left Lawton’s Hill after seeing great success in his first season and is currently coaching in Florida. In his place is Paul Datte, who knows his way around the program after assisting for three years.
Williams Valley, always a player in the playoff race, has to make up for the loss of all-around field commander Steven Hill, but returning Peppe Mini will certainly help the offense.
Mini scored 17 goals and had nine assists last year, earning an All-Area first-team nod. Other key returnees for coach Seth Shuey are Willy Girard in goal, Collin Schwak, Bryan Drum and Jason Troutman in the midfield and fullback Colten Rebuck.
Ian Blyth takes over at Tri-Valley after a couple seasons in charge of Tamaqua. The Dawgs are known for their physicality, and that should only intensify with Blyth at the helm. Though last year’s big senior class is gone, Tri-Valley will still present challenges to the top teams in the division.
Weatherly is also under new direction as Phil Desrosiers takes charge of the Wreckers. Weatherly and Lourdes could pick a win off each other in league play and steal a non-league win here and there.
Berks League
Hamburg has an astonishing 38 kids out this season, 26 of whom are sophomores or freshmen. But don’t let that number fool you. The Hawks got a handful of young players varsity experience last year.
Two sophomores in particular will contribute regularly in the midfield in Jacob Bausher and Alex MacDonald. The duo will be counted on to put more goals in the net with senior forward Zach Loeb after Hamburg had just 18 total goals a year ago.
Senior goalie Logan Adams is also back for the Hawks and senior Zach Lugo and sophomore Bryce Berger will anchor the defense. Look for the Hawks to compete for a District 3 playoff spot if their sophomores mature quickly.
Tri-Valley League
Also looking for a District 3 playoff spot is Upper Dauphin, which brings back a healthy balance.
Defender Travis Deitrich and holding midfielder Calen Reigner will co-captain the side as seniors, while senior attacking midfielder Jordan Gessner and junior forward Mason Stoneroad represent much of the Trojans’ scoring from last year. Senior forward Cameron Crum is expected to produce more goals this season, as well.
Playing in a tough league doesn’t help Upper Dauphin’s playoff aspirations, but the Trojans should surpass last season’s win total of five and at least join the playoff discussion.
Schuylkill League
Division I
Blue Mountain
Head coach: Rob Burcik (25th season)
Last year: 17-5, 12-0 D-I, D-I champion, Schuylkill League runner-up, District 11 Class AA semifinalist
Returnees: Scott Cox (sr., MF), Angus Fortune (sr. MF/D), Cam Greenawalt (sr., F), Aaron Albertini (jr., GK), Jonathan Benner (jr., F), Ryan Brooks (jr., MF), Ian Leiby (jr., MF), Kyle Reppy (jr., GK/D), Jake Woleschok (jr., D), Mitch Yeakley (jr., MF)
Newcomers: Jayden Foose (sr., D), Alex Edwards (sr., F), Allister Moszcienski (jr., MF/F), Corey Steinruck (jr., MF/D), Bailey Charters (soph., D), Carlos Colindres (fr., F)
Outlook: Eagles must replace seven starters but are still among favorites to reach Schuylkill League playoffs with key pieces returning, especially forwards Benner and Greenawalt and goalkeeper Albertini. Fortune will likely lead depleted midfield and defense.
Jim Thorpe
Head coach: Tony Dixon (6th season)
Last year: 6-12, 3-9 D-I
Returnees: Luke Morris (sr., MF), Carter Rodriguez (sr., GK), Cody Geiser (jr., F), Jorge Macereno (jr., F), Todd Stelling (jr., MF), Joe Schwartz (jr., D), Austin Carilo (jr., MF), Ryan McArdle (jr., D), Cam Condly (jr., D), Chris Williams (soph., MF), Ian Montelius (soph., D)
Newcomers: Shane Meckes (jr., MF), Coyote Acevedo (fr., D), Ryder Wallace (fr., MF)
Outlook: Olympians will be under more consideration for the postseason than last year. Team has a lot of skill returning, particularly in forward Geiser, goalkeeper Rodriguez and midfielder Morris.
Lehighton
Head coach: Dave Yob (6th season)
Last year: 18-4, 10-2 D-I, Schuylkill League champion, District 11 Class AA semifinalist
Returnees: Joe Marks (sr., F), Zach Christoff (sr., MF), Dan Baka (sr., MF), Frank Bokan (jr., F), Patrick Lawler (soph., MF), Ben Cordova (sr., MF/D), Dylan Kleintop (sr., MF/D), Josh Knappenberger (sr., D), Tyler Dietz (jr., GK), Haris Cokrlija (jr., D)
Newcomers: Brandon Stuckley (sr., MF/D), Zeka Elkhyati (jr., MF/F), Luke Blisard (jr., MF), Greg Venuto (soph., GK), Jake Hoffner (sr., MF), Matt Petit-Clair (soph., D)
Outlook: Among the league favorites. Ample goal scoring coming back with Marks, Christoff, Baka, Bokan and Lawler. Dietz solid between the woodwork last year. Biggest hits were to back line and overall depth. New faces need to mesh with vets to ensure more playoff success.
North Schuylkill
Head coach: Bob Oravitz (14th season, 21st overall)
Last year: 0-18, 0-12 D-I
Returnees: Jadyn Anczarski (sr., D/MF), Kebner Antalosky (sr., D/F), Joel Caputo (sr., MF), Taylor Engleman (sr., MF/F), Mel Mastishin (sr., D/MF), Shane McGrath (sr., GK/D), Corey Reinoehl (sr., F), Noah Swaldi (sr., MF), Liam Wolfe (sr., F/MF), Robert Flannery (jr., MF), Dominic Kadziela (jr., MF/F), Aaron Reeder (jr., MF), Carl Schroyer (jr., GK/D), Corbin Kessler (soph., MF/D)
Newcomers: Jordan Donmoyer (jr., MF), James Garraway (jr., MF), Luke Halko (fr.), Drew Mashack (fr.), Bobby Oravitz (fr.), Matt Stivers (fr.), Jarad Troutman (fr.), Ari Wolfe (fr., GK)
Outlook: Expect more goals out of the Spartans this year if Reinoehl and Liam Wolfe can stay healthy. Should provide tougher competition and a couple more wins in 2015.
Pine Grove
Head coach: Mark Wyllie (25th season)
Last year: 10-8-1, 6-5-1 D-I, District 11 Class A semifinalist
Returnees: Taylor Witmer (sr., F/MF), Austin Anspach (sr., D), Blake Ramer (sr., D), James Gately (sr., MF), Brandon Lapp (sr., MF/D), Jeremy McGrath (jr., D), Michael Elo (jr., F/MF), David Snedden (jr., MF), Collin Griffiths (jr., D), Cameron Shollenberger (jr., F/MF), Nick Alburquerque (jr., MF/D), Marcus Kassab (jr., F), Alex Koontz (jr., D), Dylan Ruhl (soph., GK), Jason Soper (soph., GK), Jeremy Weaver (soph., MF), Alex Witmer (soph., F), Brandon Frantz (soph., D), Luke Reiter (soph., F/MF), James Stewart (soph., MF/D)
Newcomers: Tyler Lengle (fr., MF), Peyton Nuske (fr., MF), Cameron Raudabaugh (fr., MF), Dennis Kull (fr., MF), Vito Biondi (fr., F), Elijah Hoover (fr., GK)
Outlook: Cardinals lost seven starters, most notably All-State nominated defender Marcus Brown. Bring back good scoring options in Shollenberger and Elo. As usual, expect Pine Grove to contend for a district playoff spot.
Pottsville
Head coach: Dave Newton (8th season)
Last year: 10-8-1, 6-6 D-I, District 11 Class AA quarterfinalist
Returnees: Jake DiCello (sr.), Eli Wood (soph.), Cole Demcher (sr.), Fernando Rivera (jr.), Charles Botto (jr.), Brandon Daubert (sr.), Kirkland Zelanko (jr.), Ryan Reyes (jr.), Jake Horning (jr.), Luke Joyce (soph.), Shaun Kauffman (jr.), Richie Bentz (jr.), Collin Ebling (soph.), Maldeen Thomas (sr.)
Newcomers: Tobias Serrian (soph.), Jonah Zias (soph.), Aiden Liptock (sr.), Kyle Eckley (soph.), Francisco Ortiz (fr.), Victor Ortiz (fr.), Bryce Wollam (soph.), Noah Shelhamer (soph.)
Outlook: Tide will be competing for a league playoff spot this season with a good core group returning led by DiCello and Rivera. GK Serrian had a great preseason and looks to pick up where graduated Kyle Brennan left off.
Tamaqua
Head coach: Greg Sheeler (1st season)
Last year: 7-10-1, 4-7-1 D-I
Returnees: Thorn Devlin (sr., D), Robert Stidham (sr., F), Tyler Hollenbach (jr., MF), Riley McHugh (jr., F), Logan Miller (jr., D), Hunter Banavage (jr., GK), Chris Miller (jr., D), Alec Verta (jr., D), Julio Perez (jr., D), Ryan Murphy (jr., D), Zander Goetz (jr., D)
Newcomers: Donald Ludwig (jr.), Ty Kistler (jr.,), Kyle Smith (jr.), Daniel Yates (jr.), Jasper Stocker (jr.), Mason Dolinsky (fr.), Jacob Rudy (fr.), Derian Stianche (fr.), Greg Davis (fr.)
Outlook: Hollenbach, McHugh and Stidham are expected to help take over the scoring. Returning GK Banavage and D Devlin will certainly help put Tamaqua ahead of the curve with a relatively new group.
Division II
Lourdes
Head coach: James Sandri (5th season)
Last year: 3-11, 1-9 D-II
Returnees: Vinny Bucanelli (sr., F), Tommy Nygen (sr., F), Jordan Fobia (sr., F), Nick Adams (sr., MF), Alex Holleran (sr., MF), Marcus O’Brian (sr., GK), Jarred Todd (jr., D), Johnny Nygen (jr., D), Mike Padula (jr., F), Kenny Pawelczyk (jr., F), Dawson Williams (soph., D), John Daniel Kerris (soph., MF), Steve Reiner (soph., GK), Phil Hutnick-Kennitz (soph., D)
Newcomers: Ryan Mirarchi (fr., D), Ty Klembara (fr., MF/D), Chris Stewart (fr., D)
Outlook: Bucanelli, Tommy Nygen and Fobia can score goals, but team will need to improve on defense after conceding 54 goals last year.
Nativity
Head coach: Paul Datte (1st season)
Last year: 12-4-1, 8-1-1 D-II, Schuylkill League semifinalist, District 11 Class A semifinalist
Returnees: Ayden Adams (sr., MF), Ricardo Chagolla (sr., F), Adrian Datte (sr., D), Jose Garcia (sr., D), Eric Nelson (sr., GK), Pat Crane (jr., D), Alvaro Mendez (soph., F), Junior Menjivar (jr., D), Matt Leitzel (soph., MF), Tyler Paniagua (soph., D), Cristian Vasquez (soph., F)
Newcomers: Alfredo Diaz (jr., MF), Rodrigo Gamboa Sanchez (soph., MF), Jorge Nechar (soph., MF), Javier Encalada (soph., MF), Josh Westcoat (soph., MF), Alvin Ortiz (soph., MF), Andwin Chiu (soph., MF), Matt Coyle (fr., MF), Sean Crane (fr., D), Jamie Mendez (fr., MF), Isaac Garcia (fr., D), Danyel Miller (fr., MF)
Outlook: Hilltoppers have seven starters back from last year’s playoff run, including most of the team’s offensive production. If defense can answer the bell, look for Nativity to be back in the league and district playoffs.
Schuylkill Haven
Head coach: Vanco Georgevic (25th season)
Last year: 14-6-1, 9-0-1 D-II, D-II champion, Schuylkill League semifinalist, District 11 Class A runner-up
Returnees: Collin Bartol (sr., D), David Chesakis (sr., MF/D), Connor Griffiths (sr., MF), Blake Handling (sr., F/D), Ben Hower (sr., D/MF), Jordan McClintock (sr., MF), Bryce Moyer (sr., MF/D), Owen Pothering (sr., F), Hunter Romberger (sr., D/MF), David Zimmerman (sr., GK), Cole Handling (jr., GK/F), Harry McGoey (jr., MF), Jon Moyer (jr., MF), Ryan Runkle (jr., MF/D), Tyler Valentine (jr., F), Brendan Clauser (soph., D/MF), Ben Connors (soph., MF), Dawson Evitts (soph., MF), Jacob Romberger (soph., MF)
Newcomers: Joseph Brennan (sr., D), Joseph McGee (jr., GK), Matthew Mykut (jr., MF), Roberto Uribe Xacur (soph., MF/F), Matt Mairose (fr., MF), Max Mueller (fr., GK)
Outlook: Despite lower numbers, expect Haven back in the league playoffs. Blake Handling, Pothering and Evitts saw regular time last season and Cole Handling moves to goalkeeper.
Tri-Valley
Head coach: Ian Blyth (1st season, 3rd overall)
Last year: 7-12, 5-5 D-II, District 11 Class A quarterfinalist
Returnees: Tanner Wolfgang (sr., MF), Josh Huhn (sr., MF), Ethan Schatz (sr., GK), Bryce McNally (sr., MF), A.J. Harring (sr., D), Zach Mace (sr., D), Bryce Yearsley (sr., F), John Stiely (jr., D), Avery Lawrence (jr., D), Jonathan Stiely (soph., MF), Micah Ulicny (soph., D), Nate Dean (soph., D), Cameron Schatz (soph., MF), Bryce Bossler (soph., D)
Newcomers: Nick Stiely (fr., F), Jimmy Dietrich (fr., D), Kenny Seidel (fr., D)
Outlook: Good leadership returning in McNally, Huhn and Herring in the field and Schatz in goal. Freshmen Nick Stiely and Dietrich will be called upon for varsity action. Forwards need to make up for losing high-scoring graduated senior Ben Hinkel.
Weatherly
Head coach: Phil Desrosiers (1st season)
Last year: 4-14, 2-8 D-II
Returnees: Drew Solonoski (sr., D), Lee Nyer (sr., MF), Jake Stover (sr., F), Trent Dempsey (sr., MF), Kyle Osifat (sr., D), Kevin Dougherty (sr., D), Ryan Sedlack (sr., D), Paul Eckert (jr., F), Johnny Hinkle (jr., MF), Zachary Peiser (jr., GK), Chris Smith (jr., MF), Jacob White (jr.), Johnny Arthur (soph.), Traig Dempsey (soph.), A.J. Knepper (soph.), Joel Hinkle (soph.), Robert Schoeller (soph.), Gary Buck (soph.)
Newcomers: Anthony Zinskie (soph.), Nicholas Berger (fr.), Colby Shupe (fr.)
Outlook: Wreckers have a fair bit of experience returning, with Hinkle, Stover and Dempsey all contributing to the score sheet last season. Desrosiers is program’s third coach in as many seasons.
Williams Valley
Head coach: Seth Shuey (13th season)
Last year: 7-12, 5-5 D-II, District 11 Class A quarterfinalist
Returnees: Bryan Drum (sr., MF/D), Tre Engle (sr., D/MF), Peppe Mini (sr., MF), Kent Schaeffer (sr., MF/D), Daniel McGarvey (sr., MF), Willy Girard (sr., MF/F), Jason Troutman (jr., MF), Keeghan Solence (jr., D/F), Duncan Girard (soph., MF/GK), Wesley Collins (soph., MF/D/GK), Devin Groff (soph., MF/F), Collin Schwak (soph., F/MF), Colten Rebuck (soph., D/MF), Tre Shuttlesworth (soph., F/MF)
Newcomers: Jarod Picola (sr., D), Brent Reinoehl (jr., GK/D), Drew Yoder (jr., MF), Julio Perez (soph., D/MF), Chett Pesta (fr., F/MF), James Zerby (fr., MF), Josiah Soliday (fr., MF), Joshua Soliday (fr., D), Jeb Hite (fr., D), Brandon Dubois (fr., GK/MF), J.T. Girard (fr., MF), Tyler Yuslum (fr., D/MF), Bryson Clark (fr., F/D/GK), Ben Reigel (fr., F/D)
Outlook: Solid leaders to build around in Mini, Willy Girard, Troutman, Rebuck and others. Lost field general Steven Hill to graduation, but will be in the race for league and district playoff berths.
Berks League II
Hamburg
Head coach: Chris Zalasky (8th season)
Last year: 7-10-1, 4-6 Berks II
Returnees: Mason Nester (jr., MF), Nate Parent (sr., MF), Logan Adams (sr., GK), Jacob Bausher (soph., MF), Bryce Berger (soph., D), Harold Greenawald (soph., D), Quin Bucheit (soph., F/MF), Connor Klang (sr., D), Zach Loeb (sr., F), Zach Lugo (sr., D)
Newcomers: Reese Adam (fr., MF/F), Camden Bausher (sr., MF), Nathan Ransom (soph., D/GK), Gurparti Saggi (soph., D), Seth Boyce (soph., D), Jeremiah Justiniano (sr., MF), Alexander MacDonald (soph., MF), Gary Mendez (jr., MF), Ethan Naftzinger (fr., D), Stephen Wenner (jr., D)
Outlook: Graduated scoring threat Charlie Cravotta, but replace him with multiple options that should lead to more overall scoring. District playoff bid isn’t out of the question.
Tri-Valley League
Upper Dauphin
Head coach: Jeff Seiler (6th season)
Last year: 5-13, 3-8 TVL
Returnees: Cameron Crum (sr., F), Travis Deitrich (sr., D), Jordan Gessner (sr., MF), Andy Norris (sr., D), Calen Reigner (MF), Trevor Hoffman (jr., MF), Zack Johns (jr., GK), Blake Messner (jr., D), Mason Stoneroad (jr., F/MF)
Newcomers: Alex Uhler (sr., F), Matt Heck (jr., D), Andy Messner (jr., D), Paul Polyanskyy (jr., F), Max Tapper (jr., F), Blake Davis (soph., D), Connor Deitrich (soph., D), Andy Guo (soph., F/D), Hank Hahne (soph., D), Dyllan Harner (soph., MF), Joel Kimmel (soph., D), Jeffrey Klinger (soph., D), Braxton Koppenheffer (soph., MF), Paris Neiman (soph., F), Josh Norris (soph., F), Jarret Reigner (soph., MF), Eli Smith (soph., D/GK), Jamie Zilinski (soph., F), Clay Dimpsey (fr., F), Coleton Gessner (fr., MF), Ryan McGuire (fr., D/GK), Hunter Nelson (fr., F), Nick Schiano (fr., D), Hunter Whitcomb (fr., D)
Outlook: Big returnees in goal scorers Stoneroad and Reigner and keeper Johns. Large sophomore class will provide the Trojans some depth, but more league wins will be necessary for Upper Dauphin to go to the next level and make the postseason.